Set within three acres of countryside in Curdridge, Hampshire, Jasmine House reimagines an existing four-bedroom property as a contemporary family home shaped by its rural surroundings. Paddocks, mature trees and established hedgerows define the setting, with open views across the landscape and towards a riding arena informing the design approach.
Adam Knibb Architects developed a scheme that builds on the character of the original house while introducing a more contemporary architectural language. Retained red brickwork is paired with charred timber, weathering Corten steel and expansive glazing, creating a layered material palette that balances the familiar with the modern.
Reworking the Plan
A reconfigured internal layout places family living at the heart of the home. The kitchen, dining and living areas form a generous, connected space, with a feature fireplace helping to define distinct zones without compromising the overall sense of openness. A rooflight above the dining area draws daylight into the centre of the plan, complementing the natural light entering through the enlarged glazed openings.
The entrance has been redesigned around a clear visual axis, offering an immediate connection to the paddocks beyond. Large sliding doors extend the principal living spaces towards the garden, reinforcing the relationship between interior and exterior.
The first-floor accommodation has also been reconsidered, orientating three of the four bedrooms towards views of the paddocks. The principal bedroom and two additional bedrooms incorporate ensuite facilities, bringing greater comfort and privacy to the family accommodation.
Materiality and Architectural Detail
The material strategy establishes a dialogue between the existing building and the new interventions. Carefully matched brickwork maintains continuity with the original architecture, while projecting single-storey elements introduce a contrasting layer of weathering Corten steel. Charred timber adds depth and texture, its darker tones sitting comfortably within the wooded and agricultural setting.
Slim-profile aluminium glazing provides a restrained contemporary finish, maximising views and reducing the visual separation between the living spaces and garden. A sedum roof to the single-storey extension further integrates the building with its landscape, softening the transition between architecture and planting.
Independent Guest Accommodation
An extension to the existing garage creates a separate annexe, providing self-contained accommodation with a kitchen, dining and living area, bedroom and shower room. A private terrace overlooks the paddocks, offering an independent outdoor space for guests.
Located towards the edge of the site, the annexe is screened by established trees and hedgerows. Its charred timber cladding and roof form reflect the architectural vocabulary of the main house, allowing both buildings to read as part of a considered whole.
Architecture Connected to Place
Jasmine House demonstrates how the careful reworking of an existing property can respond to contemporary family requirements while making more of the qualities already present on site. Through a considered reorganisation of space, a contrasting yet complementary material palette and stronger visual and physical connections to the landscape, the project establishes a renewed identity for the home while retaining a sense of continuity with its rural Hampshire context.
